North Canberra
University Of Canberra
University Of Canberra at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
38.1k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about University Of Canberra.
University Of Canberra (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT.
University Of Canberra has roughly 38,073 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
University Of Canberra scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put University Of Canberra's population at 38,073, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
38,073
Median age
32
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
38,073
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in University Of Canberra.
Local schools for University Of Canberra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Maribyrnong Primary School
Canberra High School
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Frequently asked
About University Of Canberra.
- What is the University Of Canberra postcode?
- University Of Canberra is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in University Of Canberra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in University Of Canberra?
- There are 20 schools serving University Of Canberra on this page, including Radford College, University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, Maribyrnong Primary School.
- How walkable is University Of Canberra?
- University Of Canberra has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near University Of Canberra?
- University Of Canberra is close to Bruce, Belconnen, Lawson, Belconnen Dc, Jamison Centre.
- What is the population of University Of Canberra?
- University Of Canberra has approximately 38,073 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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